Macroeconomic analysis of non-EU economies

International development aid

The EU is the largest donor of development aid in the world as well as the biggest contributor of climate finance. It takes various political actions to reduce poverty and offers grants to developing countries.

Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) to non-EU partner countries

Globalisation and the EU economy

Technological progress, lower transport costs and policy liberalisation in the European Union and elsewhere have led to increasing trade and financial flows between countries. This has important implications for the functioning of the EU economy.